Birthing a life.

(ARIELLE'S POV)

I walked into the house, exhausted from a long day at the academy. All I craved for at that point was a light lunch and a long nap. But as I entered the kitchen, a sudden pain struck me in my abdomen. "Ah!" I gasped, clutching my stomach.

What was that? I thought, suddenly panicky. Was it labor? I know I was in my ninth month, but I was not due for delivery until the end of the month and today was just day 15. The pain hit again, more intense this time, and I doubled over. Oh God, something's over.

I limped to the living room, grabbed my handbag, and fumbled for my phone. My fingers trembled as I dialed Dwayne's number.

"Please pick up, please pick up," I chanted.

"Dwayne!" I exclaimed, relief washing over me when he answered.

"Arielle, what's up?"

"I... I'm in pain, I don't know, but it hurts so much. My abdomen, waist-"

"What? Where are you?" He asked, his voice urgent.

"I'm at home. I-"

"Damnit! I'm about to board my flight."

"Sorry, I forgot..." I paused, the pain overwhelming me.

calm, and I'll

The line went dead.

couch, spreading my legs apart as

Please hurry, Dwayne.

heard the doorbell. I struggled to stand, but Dwayne burst in, sweating profusely. "Arielle," he rushed to my

worse now," I

arms and rushed out of the house. Placing me in the backseat and ensuring I was comfortable, he got behind the wheel and zoomed

emergency room, after we arrived, the doctor explained

an oxytocin injection to make

spoke on my behalf as I was

sign a paper first

at me, seeking my consent and I

he said, turning back to

and he signed. As I was wheeled into the delivery theatre, I

you," I

squeezed my hand. "Anytime,

the theatre was opened,

my baby.

boy, and he's incredibly handsome,"

my face as I held the life I had just brought into the world. His tiny hands and legs, his fragile features...I felt an overwhelming sense of love. "He's beautiful,"

me. "Alright, latest mum. I have to take him from you so he can be tended

reluctantly letting go. I wanted to

and transferred to a room where I had my bath and

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